For months now there have been reports that Apple is working to equip the iPhone 15 Pro Max (and only the Pro Max) with a periscope lens. However, it seems that its current suppliers were not up to the task, so Cupertino had to find new partners.
Second The ElectApple will supply OIS actuators for the periscope module from LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics, the two companies will supply 70% and 30% of the components, respectively.
Jahwa worked with Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics on ball guide based actuators. The company will reportedly supply Samsung with components for the upcoming Galaxy S23 series and the Galaxy A54, which was leaked last week.
Periscope modules designed by LG Innotek
Apple’s current suppliers Alps Alpine and Mizumi supply spring actuators for the iPhone cameras. However, ball-guided actuators are faster, more accurate, and use less energy, which is why Apple is making the switch.
Both LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics have made significant investments in their camera component facilities. These actuators will reportedly prove quite profitable for the two companies.
Apple’s first periscope lens will arrive later this year with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Fans of the smaller Pro will have to wait until next year and the iPhone 16 series to get the longer zoom. The new vanilla iPhone models are looking at digital zoom by switching to 48MP main cameras, finally leaving 12MP sensors in the past.
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